Carbon - p.9

• Carbon C
• Silicon Si
• Germanium Ge
• Tin Sn
• Lead Pb

• The name originates from the Latin word carbo meaning "charcoal"
• Diamonds are pure carbon.
• Carbon is the basis for organic chemistry, as it occurs in all living organisms.

• Diamond-Hard, shiny, smooth.
• Graphite- Soft, powdery, dark.
• Lamp Black-Fine, black, powdery.

• Metals react by losing electrons to other atoms.
• Gold and Platinum lack reactivity, and are rare.
• The element sodium reacts strongly when exposed to water and air.

Uses of Carbon;

• Lead is used to make pipes for underground and water use.
• Charcoal is a form of carbon which is used to grill, etc.
• Mostly Silver/Gray and shiny.